Los Albos eye more glory as Liga de Quito expands continental footprint

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Los Albos remain among Ecuador’s most successful clubs and aim to broaden their already impressive resume on the continental stage.

Universidad Sports Competition is a cornerstone institution in Ecuador. Across its storied history, it has produced 18 Olympic appearances and notable triumphs, including a historic victory over Fluminense in 2008 for the Libertador Cup. It stands today as the only team from its country to lift the continent’s most prestigious club prize, underscoring its enduring impact on South American football.

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On Saturday, October 28, the club seeks another international title. The match will be staged at the Domingo Burgueño Stadium in Maldonado, Uruguay, where it will face Fortaleza in the final of the 2023 South American Cup, a showdown that highlights the growing reach and competitiveness of Ecuadorian clubs on the regional stage.

HOW MANY TITLES DOES THE LEAGUE OF QUITO HAVE?

The League has secured fourteen national titles to date, reflecting a sustained period of success and consistency at the domestic level.

  • Series A (11): 1969, 1974, 1975, 1990, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2005-A, 2007, 2010, 2018.
  • Ecuador Cup (1): 2018-19.
  • Ecuador Super Cup (2): 2020, 2021.

Beyond these domestic triumphs, the club’s trophy cabinet also includes four international titles, cementing its status as an Ecuadorian institution with the most victories in South American club competition history.

  • Copa Libertadores, 2008.
  • South American Cup, 2009.
  • Cup Winners’ Cup, 2009 and 2010.

At a glance, Liga de Quito’s story is one of steady ascent from national prominence to regional glory, marked by memorable campaigns, deep fan support, and a tradition of competing at the highest levels of South American football. The club’s narrative continues to evolve as it challenges new rivals, cultivates homegrown talent, and aims to add further chapters to an already rich legacy.

Source: Goal

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